Where to see
Where to see the Red-headed Finch in South Africa
Hosts have recorded the Red-headed Finch at stays in or beside Kruger National Park.
Amadina erythrocephala
Planning a trip
When and where to find the Red-headed Finch
Hosts have recorded the Red-headed Finch at stays in or beside Kruger National Park.
Best hours of the day
- The first hours after sunrise, and late afternoon. Birds call and feed most in the cool.
- Midday. Quieter, especially in summer heat.
Ways to look
Drive yourself
Your own vehicle and pace, on the park's roads.
Where hosts record it
Species
Amadina erythrocephala
Records
757
iNaturalist observations
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Red-headed Finch on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Red-headed Finch in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Red-headed Finch at stays in or beside Kruger National Park. A record means a host has seen it on the property or nearby, which makes these the places to base yourself; it is never a guarantee of a sighting on any given day.
Where can you see the Red-headed Finch in South Africa?
The Red-headed Finch is most recorded in Gauteng (40% of records), Northern Cape (28% of records), Eastern Cape (8% of records), based on 757 iNaturalist observations. 10 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Red-headed Finch on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the Red-headed Finch?
The Red-headed Finch is recorded throughout the year, so no month is the wrong month to look for it. For the parks where hosts record it most, these are the best seasons they give. Kruger National Park: Apr-Sep. In the dry months animals concentrate at water and the grass is short.
What is the Red-headed Finch?
The red-headed finch (Amadina erythrocephala) (also known as the paradise finch or the red-headed weaver) is a common species of estrildid finch found in Africa. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 1,600,000 km2. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe.
Stays that give back
Where to stay for a chance to see the Red-headed Finch
Every stay on the Red-headed Finch page lists the species its host has recorded on or near the property. A record is a sighting, never a promise.
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